Dead Men Walking

http://starcitizen.wikia.com/wiki/Frequently_Asked_Questions

Lots of answers, the most important of which is this one:

QuoteIs Star Citizen “free to play”? A subscription game?
To play Star Citizen you need only to buy the initial game. There will never be a monthly charge for usage. Some in-game items may be available as microtransactions, but we will NEVER sell anything that can’t be acquired through honest (and fun!) gameplay.